Timur Mindich
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
The NBU reported more than 100 decisions and 12 inspections concerning Sense Bank since the end of 2022. The regulator expects personnel decisions from the government.
The SAPO prosecutor stated that Timur Mindich gave Iryna Mudra cash for Herman Halushchenko’s bail. The funds were supposed to be laundered through fictitious transactions.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
The National Bank has determined that Mykola Hladyshenko does not meet the independence criteria. The government must terminate his powers and elect a new board member.
The NBU is terminating Mykola Hladyshenko’s powers on the Supervisory Board of Sense Bank. The Supervisory Board’s inability to respond appropriately to the situation calls into question its members’ ability to ensure proper oversight of the bank’s activities.
Prime Minister Yulia Svryydenko at a committee meeting asked deputies to support her resignation. She explained the decision by a conversation with the President about renewing the government.
The Supreme Court has opened a case following a lawsuit by Oleksandr Zuckerman against Zelenskyy regarding the lifting of sanctions. The individual involved in the Midas case considers the restrictions to be illegal.
Diana Davityan, Head of the Office of the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, responded to criticism of defense procurement and refuted information regarding a monopoly in the strike drone market.
Fire Point's Project Freya will become a low-cost analogue to the Patriot system for the defense of Europe. The first ballistic interception by the FP-7.x missile is possible by the end of the year.
The nationalization of Fire Point will harm Ukraine's defense capabilities and slow down the development of critically important military programs. Denys Shtilerman, the company's chief designer and co-owner, stated that it was the private model that allowed Fire Point to rapidly scale production, reinvest profits into R&D, and become one of the key manufacturers of long-range systems in Ukraine.
Ukraine is experiencing an acute shortage of Patriot missiles and is preparing an analogue of the FP-7. x. The first test of its own anti-ballistic missile is planned for the end of the year.
The Ukrainian equivalent of the Patriot system could begin intercepting Russian ballistic missiles by the end of the year. The Freya project has already received support from Germany, France, and Norway.
Oleksandr Tsukerman decided to challenge Zelenskyy's sanctions in the Supreme Court. The lawsuit was stayed due to the lack of justification regarding the violation of the plaintiff's rights.
Russia seeks to destabilize the situation within Ukraine and undermine the trust of partners. Scandals in the defense industry may also be used for this purpose.
On May 25, Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister will meet with the "Servants of the People" to resolve the parliamentary crisis. The President will also hold negotiations with the opposition.
Timur Mindich is challenging President Zelenskyy's decree on the imposition of sanctions in court. The lawsuit was filed with the Cassation Administrative Court on May 14.
The NABU has officially confirmed that the executives and founders of Fire Point have not been notified of suspicion in the case regarding drone procurement. Furthermore, the company does not have the status of a legal entity to which criminal law measures can be applied.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Temporary Commission of Inquiry into Corruption in Law Enforcement Agencies, Serhiy Vlasenko, stated that NABU and SAPO are substituting investigations with media campaigns. According to him, detectives wiretapped Timur Mindich for months but did not stop the scheme until the amount of damages became "large enough" for a high-profile special operation.
Co-founder of Fire Point Denys Shtilerman gave an interview to Yanina Sokolova. They discussed the "Mindich tapes," the accusations from the Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), and the production of Ukrainian deep strike – key highlights from the extensive conversation.
The HACC has set bail ranging from 9. 9 to 20 million UAH for four individuals involved in a case concerning the legalization of 460 million UAH. The group is linked to elite construction projects near Kyiv.
Fire Point will launch dozens of satellites in 2027 and scale up rocket production. According to the company's chief designer, Shtilerman, two satellites have already been launched this year.
The court has ordered the arrest of Andriy Yermak with a bail option of 140 million UAH in a money laundering case. The lawyer is preparing an appeal and collecting funds from the client's friends.
Former Head of the Presidential Office Yermak will appeal the arrest with a bail set at 140 million hryvnias. He denies guilt and stated he lacks the funds to post bail.
Former Head of the Presidential Office Yermak was pelted with eggs after a court hearing regarding construction in Kozyn. The "attacker" turned out to be "Azov" veteran Viktor Lakhno; police are investigating the circumstances.
The former head of the Office of the President denied asking for an astrologer's advice and called the 180 million bail excessive. The court's decision on the preventive measure will be announced on the morning of May 14.
Denys Shtilerman refused to sell Fire Point shares to Timur Mindich for a billion dollars. The reasons were dubious funds and a proxy shareholder.
Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak has been served with a notice of suspicion regarding money laundering. The Office of the President considers any assessments premature due to ongoing investigative actions.
Rustem Umerov met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding prisoners. The parties discussed diplomatic steps to achieve peace in the war.